How to pronounce excruciatingly
Say it like ek-SKROO-see-ay-ting-lee. Excruciatingly has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKROO).
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- ek
- SKROO
- see
- ay
- ting
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excruciatingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of excruciatingly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-SKROO-see-ay-ting-lee.
What does excruciatingly mean?
- In an excruciating manner or to an excruciating degree; in a manner causing great anguish or pain.“The gunshot wound was excruciatingly painful.”
- In a very intense or extreme manner.
Where does excruciatingly come from?
From excruciating + -ly.
Questions about saying excruciatingly
How do you pronounce excruciatingly?
Say ek-SKROO-see-ay-ting-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈskrusiˌeɪtɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈskruːsiˌeɪtɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excruciatingly?
Excruciatingly has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKROO). Broken into parts: ek · SKROO · see · ay · ting · lee.
Is excruciatingly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɛkˈskruːsiˌeɪtɪŋli/ (ek-SKROO-see-ay-ting-lee).